Dr. Brian Nosek Reproducibility Lecture
Brian Nosek, PhD is this year's Michael Haney Distinguished Lecturer
Stephanie Misko Presents at SACNAS
Stephanie Misko presented her current research, "Exploring the relationship between Instagram Appearance Anxiety and related constructs"...
Psychological Sciences Professors Contribute Chapter in Book
Psychological Sciences professors Patricia Kowalski, PhD and Annette Taylor, PhD contributed a chapter in the recently published...
Michael Apostol Presents Psychology Research
Psychology major Michael Apostol aims to present his research projects at two conferences. Michael continues to work with Dr....
CUTA Research Sparks Interest in Psychology Student
Psychology senior Amanda Holbrook assists with research at the SDSU Center for Understanding and Treating Anxiety (CUTA). During her time...
Dr. Ken Keith To Discuss Book in Webinar
Kenneth Keith, PhD, a professor emeritus of the Department of Psychological Sciences and a former chair, has a forthcoming book with his...
Veronica Ramirez to Speak at Alumni Reception
With aspirations to reconnect with alumni and create a space for networking, mentoring, and connection, The Department of Psychological...
Alumni Ellie Petty's Blog on the Peace Corps
Ellie Petty, a behavioral neuroscience alumni from the USD Class of 2019, has spent the past few months of her post-graduate career...
Mairead Nolan and Dr. Wanic on Trades Between Teams
Psychology professor Rebekah Wanic and student Mairead Nolan recently published an article called Showing Up and Showing Off on...
Dr. Joanna Peters Credits Dr. Galvan as Inspiration
Dr. Joanna Peters, a psychology alumni from the USD Class of 2008, credits Dr. Galvan to be a huge support and influence on her career.
Research Publication by Dr. Weyant
Dr. Weyant, a USD psychology professor, has recently been published in the Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences.
Office Hours: Jena Hales, PhD
Learn more about Dr. Hales and other outstanding USD faculty through our ongoing Office Hours video series featuring casual conversations...
Psychological Sciences: Study Abroad Courses
The University of San Diego's Study Abroad Program allows undergraduate students to live and study in a multitude of different...
Summer Scholars Showcase Research at Colloquium
The second annual Summer Research Colloquium concluded the summer scholars’ program for 2019.
Neuroscience PURE Student Victoria Cendejas
PURE student Behavioral Neuroscience major, Victoria Cendejas
Women's Volleyball: Roxie Wiblin
Women's volleyball junior Roxie Wiblin was invited to the U.S. Women's National Team open tryouts in March and was selected to the...
Meet Dr. Laura Getz
Welcome the newest faculty member to the department, Dr. Laura Getz
Farewell Dr. Sitaraman
Dr. Sitaraman will continue her research and teaching at Cal State East Bay.
Alexis Nacht Receives Research Award
Psychology major Alexis Nacht has received the Distinguished Graduate in Academic Achievement, Research, and Service in the...
Ali McLagan Receives Research Award
Behavioral Neuroscience major Ali McLagan has received the Outstanding Research and Academic Achievement Award.
Nathan Lorentz Receives Academic Award
Behavioral Neuroscience major Nathan Lorentz has received the Exceptional Academic Achievement Award.
Sophie Abber Receives Research Fellowship
Behavioral Neuroscience and Anthropology major Sophie Abber is one of eight students chosen as a Keck Humanities Fellow.
Juliana Receives Research Award
Juliana Lucena is a Behavioral Neuroscience major and has received the Distinguished Graduate in Academic Achievement,...
Class of 2019's Post-Graduation Plans
The Psychological Sciences class of 2019 share their post-graduation plans. From teaching to medical school, these Toreros have an...
USD's 2019 President for a Day: Tiffany Zhang
The University of San Diego has officially chosen a new president — the 2019 USD President for a Day. Tiffany Zhang, a...
Alexandra Super Receives Service Award
Alexandra is a double major in Psychology and Political science and has received the Outstanding Academic Achievement and Service to...
Kelsey Kehoe Receives Research Award
Psychology major Kelsey Kehoe received the Outstanding Research and Academic Achievement Award.
Celebration of Professor Emeritus Dr. Moriarty
Dr. Moriarty's keynote address, "Alice in Wonderland, Psychology in the Biological Sciences," will focus on the history of psychology at USD
Tour of BN Research and Teaching Facilities
As part of a two-day celebration, the Psychological Sciences Department is giving a tour of Behavioral Neuroscience research and teaching...
Department of Psychological Sciences
The objective of USD's Department of Psychological Sciences is to advance student understanding of psychology and behavioral neuroscience as a science, a profession and a means of promoting human welfare.
Why Choose Psychological Sciences at USD?
Advance your understanding of psychology as a science, a profession and a means of promoting the welfare of human and animal species with a degree in psychology or behavioral neuroscience.
Advanced Research Environment
Faculty actively pursue their own research, and you'll have the opportunity to benefit from their unique, distinguished experience in the lab and have co-publication opportunities or conduct your own research projects.
Real-World Experiences
With small class sizes and collaborative research projects, you'll gain tangible experiences in the lab and field that help deepen your understanding of complex topics.
Solid Communications Skills
You'll have the opportunity to present your research at conferences, as well as on campus at Creative Collaborations. This leads to the solid presentation and communication skills that employers are looking for.
Connect Beyond the Classroom
Learn from guest experts who present advanced psychological concepts to augment classwork, student research and faculty research.
In the News
Faculty Spotlight: Laura Getz
// February 20, 2020
Tell us a little about yourself. What is your discipline? What brought you to USD? My name is Laura Getz, and I am a new assistant prof…
Dr. Ken Keith Will Discuss Forthcoming Book in Webinar
// November 7, 2019
Kenneth Keith, PhD, a professor emeritus of the Department of Psychological Sciences and a former chair, has a forthcoming book with his dau…
Office Hours: Jena Hales, PhD, Assistant Professor, Psychological Sciences
// October 1, 2019
Jena Hales, PhD, assistant professor of psychological sciences, values the student interaction and mentorship opportunities USD offers. With…
A PURE Opportunity for First-Year Students to Shine
// September 4, 2019
Research is debatably the height of academic pursuit. Through systematic investigation and study, research holds the promise of establishing…
Farewell Dr. Sitaraman
// July 31, 2019
This week the department of Psychological Sciences bids Dr. Divya Sitaraman farewell. Dr. Sitaraman has been an instrumental part of the Psy…
Upcoming Events
CANCELLED: More Human Series - “Dress”
Wednesday, April 8, 2020 // 4:30 p.m.Saints Tekakwitha and Serra Hall, Room 200, Humanities Center
CANCELLED: Psychology Internship Fair
Tuesday, April 28, 2020 // 12:30 p.m.Saints Tekakwitha and Serra Hall, Room 204CANCELLED: More Human Series - “Grow(th)”
Wednesday, May 13, 2020 // 4:30 p.m.Saints Tekakwitha and Serra Hall, Room 200, Humanities Center
@USDPsychology on Facebook
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Our very own, Dr. Veronica Galvan, an associate professor of psychology at the University of San Diego was interviewed by the BBC: “A person may try to multitask while talking on the phone, but performance on both tasks (the conversation as well as the other task) would be worse than if the person just performed each task separately,” Read in full:
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My name is Darlene Ngo and I will be graduating from USD this spring with a double major in Psychology and Sociology (Law, Crime, and Justice) and Honors. I first became interested in psychology and the criminal justice system during my freshman year, when I took Dr. Goldschmied's Psychology and Law class. From there, he led me to numerous research and internship opportunities, and I sought out unique experiences that united my two interests, from interning at the California Innocence Project, to shadowing psychologists at the Forensic Psychiatry Clinic of the San Diego Superior Court, and to becoming a research assistant at San Diego State's Child and Adolescent Anxiety and Mood Program.
I am super excited to share that this fall I will begin pursuing my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with a Forensic emphasis at the University of North Texas, an APA-accredited institution! I will be mentored by Dr. Craig Neumann, and my research will be focusing on psychopathy and forensic assessment. I am beyond thrilled to continue integrating my two majors into my future studies with Dr. Neumann, and am incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported me throughout the way. I would love to talk to anyone who has questions about navigating the road towards graduate school. You are not alone in this journey!
Best,
Darlene read more -
Dr. Laura Getz delivering a CEE talk about Memory Consolidation and Study Skills on Friday (seems like years ago now....). read more
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